Forests Killed From Bark Beetle Infestation – What Can We Do?
April 5th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Because a wide swathe of the US and Canadian pine forest is currently dying prematurely due to ever increasing Mountain [&hellip
Browsing the "Biofuels" Tag
Chemically Enhancing Plants to Absorb More CO2
December 16th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Ikuko Hara-Nishimura, chief researcher at Tokyo University, has discovered a means to increase plants’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, which [&hellip
Ethanol Yields Increased 20% by Soaking Corn First
November 16th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Ethanol production has its detractors in those who point out the inefficiencies of the process and the use of agricultural [&hellip
Chicken Fat Biodiesel Prevents Fuel Filter Clogs
October 2nd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
It seems that anything can be used to make biodiesel these days. From algae to hemp, biofuels run the gamut [&hellip
Follow the Crop System Puts Biofuel Refinery in the Fields
July 13th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
A new biofuel production system, dubbed “Follow the Crop”, aims to reduce the costs of production and increase the income [&hellip
Biodiesel Blues: Car Manufacturers Say No to B100 in New Diesel Vehicles
June 3rd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
A few years ago when we bought a new truck, we specifically purchased a diesel so we could use biodiesel [&hellip
New Air Navigation Concept Means Greener Flights
May 1st, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
The aviation industry has achieved notoriety given its massive carbon footprint. But greening airline travel is apparently a big priority [&hellip
Eco Friendly Air Travel of the Future
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The airline industry’s rapid growth over the last several years has made long-distance travel more accessible to us now than [&hellip
Fireplaces for Home Heating
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fireplaces truly are ancient. A hearth with a stone or masonry chimney represents a first advance from a fire built [&hellip
Buying Biofuels
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Do you heat your home with oil? If so, you may want to look for a biofuels supplier in your [&hellip
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— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
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— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
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